Add 56/24 and 10/90
1st number: 2 8/24, 2nd number: 10/90
56/24 + 10/90 is 22/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
56/24 = 56 × 15/24 × 15 = 840/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
10/90 = 10 × 4/90 × 4 = 40/360 - Add the two like fractions:
840/360 + 40/360 = 840 + 40/360 = 880/360 - 880/360 simplified gives 22/9
- So, 56/24 + 10/90 = 22/9
In mixed form: 24/9
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